December 1-29, 2025

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, 5-7 p.m. (no class Thursday, December 25)

Classes are held in person in a historic blacksmith's shop at the Center for Land-Based Learning.

Instructor George Kimball grew up on a small farm in Yolo County and fell in love with the art of welding while in high school. After he graduated, he worked for Kimzey’s Welding Works in Woodland, and then became a professional farrier for a decade.

Students must be 18 or over.
Space is limited to 5 students per class.

Location: Center for Land-Based Learning, 40140 Best Ranch Rd, Woodland, CA
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 1-29 from 5-7pm (no class on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25)
Price: $695

Questions? Email [email protected] for more information.

Course curriculum

  1. 1
    • Safety Standards and Best Practices

  2. 2
    • Advanced Material Handling

  3. 3
    • Monitoring and Quality Control

  4. 4
    • Portfolio Development

  5. 5
    • Career Advancement Strategies